For immediate release:
May 27, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

Rugged 6′ 5″ forward Mamadou “Mama” Diakite has committed to play for Beaver County Community College next year. Beaver coach DeWayne Walker got a good look at Mama during our 2011 Showcase and was very impressed with him. Diakite showed alot of determination and toughness to go along with a nice shooting stroke. Coach Walker stated ” We are thrilled about signing Mamadou. This is a young man that exhibits all the qualities that our program stands for. He is a hard worker and will no doubt play an integral role in taking Beaver County to the next level”.
Diakite received alot of assistance with his recruitment from Rasool Hajj and the Urban Sports Rescue Program (USR). The USR has shown a sincere effort to assist student/athletes move on to the college ranks and has been a valuable asset for many.

For immediate release:
May 17, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

We just got word that Tyreek Riddick of state champs Math, Civics and Science (MCS) has committed to play for Mansfield University. Riddick played very well in the 2011 Showcase and chose Mansfield over a number of Div 1 junior colleges. MCS Athletic Director Lonnie Diggs informed us that in addition to an athletic scholarship he also received an academic scholarhsip. It’s always good to hear when one of our Philly student/athletes takes the academic part seriously.

Check back soon for more posts on commitments of other 2011 Showcase Players and also a few more commitments from the Urban Sports Rescue Program.

For immediate release:
April 14th, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

We just got word today from Lonnie Diggs, AD of MCS Charter High School, that another of the 2011 Showcase players has committed. Warren Dogan, 6′ 2″ G of Math, Civics and Science (MCS) has signed a letter of intent to play at Harcum Junior College.

We knew Harcum’s coach Drew Kelly had interest in Dogan at the Showcase and asked him for a statement about him. Coach Kelly responded “Dogan averaged 14.4 ppg for a loaded MC&S squad that captured the PIAA Class A state title last month. Dogan scored 18 points in the title game.
Warren is going to be a great addition to our program. He’s tough to keep out of the lane off the dribble, and he’s a tough competitor. I’m looking forward to coaching him.”
Harcum’s assistant coach Steve Hobbs added “We are really excited about Warren! He is a talented and versatile guard! Who can score and create for others.”

We wish Dogan the best as he heads a few miles up the road to Harcum. Harcum under the leadership of head coach Drew Kelly has compiled a 147-36 record in six seasons and has become one of the top junior college basketball programs in the nation, sending 14 players on to the NCAA Division I level over the past four years. We know Dogan will be a valuable player in this system and look forward to catching him in action.

We are pleased to be working with one of Philly’s tougher players. Barry Brockington is a 6′ 4″ G/F that can give a team alot of options. He can score from the outside and also slash to the basket equally well. He also plays hard at both ends of the floor.
Brockington will make an excellent addition to any college team. Look for Brockington to play for the Runhouse team in the Philadelphia Positive Image League this spring.

A highlight video was done of him by Chris Clahar of Clahar 34 Films.

 

For  more information contact, Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net

Local promoter Rasool Hajj recently held a 4 game middle school tournament in front of a packed house at Imhotep High School. The games were very competive and gave us a chance to see some of the up and coming talent.

The talent pool for 8th graders looks to be very strong. Pictured to the left with Imhotep’s Eric Copes in the middle is Universal Charter’s Tracy Carter and Wagner’s Darius Woods. Carter had 30 of his teams 42 points while Woods recorded 20 in last of the 4 game set.

Game 1: St Thomas 30 , Cook 23 : Brandon Cole lead the way with 19 points.

Game 2: St Martin 55, Kinsey 34: Akeem King had 12 points and 9 assists while Chris Russel poured in 18 points for the winners.

Game 3: St Thomas 45, Bethune 26: Brandon Cole once again lead with 16 points and point guard Nasir Randolf had 10 points and 7 assists.

Game 4: Wagner 52, Universal Charter 42: Wagner was lead by Darius Woods’s 20 points and 6′ 4″ forward Chase Rodger chipped in 12 points. Tracy Carter led Universal with 30 points.

Video Highlights by Chris Clahar:

Jack Whitehead

Former Philadelphia Electrical Technology (PET) player Kyle Baldwin will do a post graduate year at New Horizon Prep in Mississippi. Baldwin is an explosive 6′ 4″ wing player who displayed a vast array of moves in our various showcases over the past year. Coach Norris of New Horizon Prep says he is already one of the most athletic players he has ever coached and looks forward to helping him improve.

For immediate release:
April 14th, 2010, Philadelphia, PA

At 3pm on April 13th, 2010, Rakeem Brookins requested his release from his letter of intent to play for Tulane University next season. The high scoring guard has since received alot of interest from other schools but is still keeping the option open to attend Tulane University.

Brookins average 18.9 ppg as a senior at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia and was a 1st team All City selection.

UPDATE: April 16th, 2010
Brookins has received his release and is now being recruitied by Northeastern, JMU, Drexel, Delaware, LaSalle, George Washington, Siena, Niagra, Marshall, Hartford, Boston University, Oral Roberts and Tulane.

For more information contact Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net

Runhouse and the Impact Sports Academy are pleased to present this showcase for unsigned high school players that want to play at the collegiate level.

So far over 21 colleges have emailed in to tell us that they will be in attendance.

 This years players include:
- Henry Smith, 6′ 5″ F, Bonner, Honorable Mention All Catholic 09
- Quasim Jones, 6′, G, Bartram ,3rd Team All Public 15.5ppg
- Maurice Griffin, 6′ 4″, G,Philmont, 1st Team All Bicentennial League, 21.5ppg
- Jabriel McLeod, 6′2″,G, Olney High, 2nd Team All Public, 20.6ppg
- George Harper Jr, 6′5″, F, *Mid Major talent
- Jay Harris, 5′ 10″ , G , Robeson, 1st Team All Public, 21.5ppg
- Kenny Bey-Brown, 6′ 0″, G, Franklin, 2nd Team All Public, 15.5ppg
- Darryl Foye, 6′ 3″ F, Academy Park , Honorable Mention All Delco
- Rich Collins, 6′ 5″, G, Academy Park, Honorable Mention All Delco
- Kwahmere Gredic,5′ 11″,G, MCS, 1st Team All Public, 12.5ppg
- Andre Thomas,6′ 6″,F,MCS, Honorable Mention All Public, 10ppg
- Mike Wilson, King High, 6′3″ PG, 1st Team All public,19.1ppg
- Tyree Smith, 6′ 5″, Gratz High, SG, 1st Team All Public,15.5ppg
- Jarrod Johnson, 6′4″, WG, Franklin Learning Center, 1st Team All Public,15.8ppg
- Donte Williams, 6′ 4″ WG, GW, 1st team All Public, 19.5ppg
- Jamal Jones, 6′ 4″ F, 1st team All Public

 Last years event lead to signings of the following players among others:

• Brian Wannamaker - Texas Wesleyan University -NAIA Div 1
• Chris Angsomwine - Kilgore College - Juco Div 1 - Oral Roberts University NCAA Div 1
• Bilal Kelly - Redlands College, Juco Div 1
• Anthony Parker - Carl Albert State, Juco Div 1
• Atsu Atakpa - Paul Quinn College, NAIA Div 1
• Donta Wooten - Panola Junior College, Juco 1 - South Carolina State NCAA Div 1
• Malik Tinsley - Polk College - Juco 1
• Tyrell Taylor - Henry Ford College - Juco 1
• Curshawn Banks - Polk Junior College - Juco 1
• Nick Walker - Panola Junior College - Juco 1
• Daniel Armah - Lake Land College - Juco 1
• Curtis Jackson -Midland College - Juco 1

Event Info:
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 10 am registration , 11 am 1st game , 12:30 pm 2nd game
Player Registration Fee: $20
Location: Imhotep Charter School, 6201 N 21st street,Philadelphia, PA 19138
Contact: Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net , 215.432.4443

The event has been booked to capacity for player registration. We are not accepting any more player registrations.

The games will be covered by runhouse.net, slamonline, retroaction sports, steve hobbs scouting report,I 10 elite scouting report and impact sports. Each registered player will receive a game shirt, ~ 20 minutes of playing time in front of college coaches and the whole game will be available for other college coaches to download from our website.
Coaches: Email Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net to be put on the video distribution list.

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Responses and emails:

Jack,

I’m very disappointed that I will not be able to make it to the Runhouse HS Basketball Showcase. My club is still in the playoffs and I will not be stateside in time to attend. Please forward me a video so I can keep track of your prospects at the event for future references. Take care and I will talk to you soon.

Brian W. Carroll
Head Senior Coach
Luxembourg Basketball Federation (Europe)

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Jack,
I look forward to attending your showcase on April 10th. As you know we are currently on the recruiting trail and are looking for potential recruits.

Diallo Daniels
Assistant Coach
Delaware Tech
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Coach Whitehead,
 
I was just reading about your Showcase on April 10th.   Wanted to tell you that we look forward to coming to the showcase but if we can’t make it we will view the video online for recruits.
 
We are looking to bring a Philly kid to Columbus.
 
Pat Carlisle
Head Coach
Columbus State Community College
2008 NJCAA National Runner Up
2009 NJCAA National Elite 8

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Jack,
 
Look forward to getting up there to Philly and checking out your event on the 10th! We’ve had a lot of success with Philly kids in the past and look forward to continue that tradition.

Albert

Albert Talley Jr.
Panola College
Men’s Basketball
Assistant Coach
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Hello Coach,
I am very disappointed that I will not be able to attend the event on April 10th. We will be keeping up with the videos and look forward to recruiting up in Philadelphia as soon as possible. Coach Hodge has had great success with Raymond Sims, Curtis Jackson and Kenny Moore and look to reload our team with players like them!

Chris Mudge
Assistant Coach
Midland College Men’s Basketball
www.gochaps.com

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Jack
I am looking forward to coming out and seeing the talented players you put together for the showcase games. We are currently looking to fill in some slots in our program. I am hoping to find a stud that will help us right away.

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William Logan
Grad Assistant Missouri Baptist University
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Coach Whitehead,
I look forward to attending the showcase on April 10th. We are losing alot of our sopohmores , so i am looking forward to seeing some good Philly players.

Miles Smith Jr.
Assistant Mens Basketball Coach
Mercer County Community College

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I could only wish I could get a philli kid or two every year, Brian Wanamaker is one of the best and toughest kids we have in our program…

I wish I could make it up there, but I will be tracking the results…. thanks for your hard work up there…

and keep sending em!!!!

Brennen Shingleton
Texas Wesleyan Basketball
2006 NAIA Div 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Players,
Show colleges you have what it takes to play at the next level. If your an unsigned senior or rising junior then this showcase will be the place to be. Many college coaches at all levels (Div 1, Div 2 , Div 3, NAIA, Juco) will be in attendace or will view the video of the event.
The date will be determined soon and there will be limited spots available.
Last summers showcase saw 10 players get signed within a week. All it takes is one good performance.

If you have an interest in playing then contact Jack Whitehead at jwhitehead@runhouse.net

The Boys Club defeated the Belfied in an exciting DeBose & Pembleton High School Classic. The final score was 60-48 but the game was close most of the game. Carl Wallace led the way for the Boys Club with 15 points while tournament MVP Tyree Smith had 26 for Gratz. Smith was spectacular in each game. The 6′ 5″ athletic swingman displays alot of potential and can score from anywhere on the court.

 For more information about this exciting event contact Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net